43-1051.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM Cat. No. 43-1051 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-1051.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-551 25-Channel Cordless Phone with 10-Number Memory is designed to exacting standards that ensure reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Its features include: 25 Channels — automatically scans to find the first clear channel available and lets you change to a clearer channel during a call to reduce static interference.
43-1051.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM Important Note: Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When the AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your ET-551. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
3-1051.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................ 5 Installing the Handset’s Antenna ..................................................................... 5 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 5 Placing the Base on a Desk Top ...............................................................
43-1051.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HANDSET’S ANTENNA SELECTING A LOCATION Insert the antenna into the hole at the top of the handset, then rotate the antenna clockwise until it is secure. You can place the phone on a desk top or table, or mount it on a wall.
43-1051.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM Placing the Base on a Desk Top 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk, shelf, or table. 1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the LINE jack on the back of the base. 5. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack. T P DC 12V LINE 2. Insert the supplied power adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base. T P DC 12V LINE 3.
43-1051.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM 2. Insert the supplied power adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base. T P DC 12V 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. LINE 3. Route the modular cord through the groove on the bottom of the base and the adapter cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base. 5.
43-1051.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall 4. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base. For this mounting method, you need two wood screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base. 1. Drill two holes 3 15/16 inches apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 5/16 inch from the wall. Strain Relief Slot 5.
43-1051.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM 7. Plug the cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack. CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The ET-551 comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack then charge it for about 24 hours. Follow these steps to charge the battery pack. 8. Fully extend the base’s antenna and place it in a vertical position. 1.
43-1051.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM 4. To charge the battery pack, simply place the handset on the base. Charge Indicator OF F RIN GE R ON The CHARGE indicator on the base lights. Recharge the battery pack when the LOW BATT indicator on the handset flashes. 7 8 9 If this happens, return the handset to the base for a few seconds. • If the LOW BATT indicator does not light, but the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack.
43-1051.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM • If the battery pack gets completely discharged, the ET-551 loses the security access-protection code. To reset the code, place the handset on the base and charge the battery pack. • The supplied battery pack should last about a year. When the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge, order a replacement battery pack from your local RadioShack store (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 19).
43-1051.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS CHANGING THE CHANNEL To make a call, pick up the handset and press TALK . When the TALK indicator lights steadily and you hear the dial tone, dial the phone number. The ET-551 finds a clear channel for each call, but if you notice interference during a call, you can press CHANNEL to find a clearer channel. To answer a call if the handset is on the base, simply lift the handset and begin your conversation.
43-1051.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equivalent of a switchhook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting. FLASH TALK REDIAL MEMORY USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services, such as bankby-phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these special tone services by following these steps. CHANNEL 1. Be sure T/P is set to P.
43-1051.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM PAGING MEMORY DIALING To page the person who has the handset or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use, press PAGE on the base. The handset beeps three times. If you hold down PAGE for 2 seconds, the handset beeps for 30 seconds to give you time to locate the handset. You can store up to 16 digits in each of the ten memory locations, then dial a stored number by pressing a one-digit memory location number.
43-1051.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM Note: If three quick beeps sound, you have made an error and the number was not stored. Start again from Step 2. For each stored number, write the person’s or company’s name next to the appropriate location number on the memory dialing card. We recommend you use a pencil in case you want to change the number later.
43-1051.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem Low volume or unusual sounds. Suggestion Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone. Press CHANNEL to change the channel. Adjust the handset’s volume. Severe noise interference. Press CHANNEL to change the channel.
43-1051.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM Problem The handset does not ring or receive a page. Suggestion The battery pack might be weak. Charge the battery pack. Extend the base’s antenna vertically. Move the handset closer to the base. Move the base away from other electrical devices and sources of noise. The handset stops working or works poorly during a call. Move the handset closer to the base. Fully extend the base’s antenna, and place it in a vertical position.
43-1051.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET-551 25-Channel Cordless Phone with 10-Number Memory is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your cordless phone so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the phone gently and carefully.
43-1051.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 2. Gently pull out the battery connector to disconnect it, then remove the battery pack. If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 9, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6 V, 300 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment.
43-1051.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM Important: This phone contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. At the end of the battery pack’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area.
43-1051.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM LIGHTNING Your telephone has built-in lightning protection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone. Lightning damage is not common.
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43-1051.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.